Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility

Position: REGISTERED NURSE, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 17, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027.

Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse IVIII, Correctional Facility (CF), the Resource Registered Nurse (Resource RN), CF organizes and provides necessary nursing care for patients participating in Complete Care Model (CCM) initiatives such as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Hepatitis C (HCV) treatment and other program initiatives in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program requirements in a variety of correctional health care settings.

The Resource RN serves as the Care Manager for patients with chronic care management needs and is an adjunct member of the primary care team. The Resource RN, in collaboration with the primary care team and other specialized care teams (addiction medicine team, HCV treatment team), ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients and coordinates interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care.

Assesses for side effects, signs/symptoms of recent drug or alcohol use or withdrawal, mental health, and/or medical conditions that interfere with treatment. Facilitates recovery, physical health and wellness, medication management groups and promotes therapeutic relationships. Serves as a mentor for patient peer development and actively participates in Peer Education Programs. Attends primary care meetings and Population Management sessions, collaborates with the Primary Care Nurse (PCRN) on care visits, care planning, medication management, administers injections, and provides high-level education.

Serves as a tele-presenter for the Telemedicine Addiction Provider and is responsible for addressing the ongoing health care needs of patients and for promoting the timely, efficient and appropriate use of health care resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in California. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)

To obtain list eligibility for the REGISTERED NURSE, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY classification, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:

Cal Careers

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* REGISTERED NURSE, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-522838

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

REGISTERED NURSE - RESOURCE RN (ISUDT) CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON, SACRAMENTO

Classification:

REGISTERED NURSE, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$9,985.00 - $11,903.00 J

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

California State Prison, Sacramento

Department Information

This advertisement is for Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility position(s) located at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) in Represa, CA located in Sacramento County.

You must indicate JC-522838 and position number on your application:

-XXX.

Please Note:

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Located next door to Old Folsom Prison, California State Prison - Sacramento (SAC) is a licensed health care facility that provides patient services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Folsom is a family friendly city, which touts nationally recognized schools, recreational activities, fine dining, premium shopping, and access to an expansive network of hiking trails near the American River and Folsom Lake.

It is within a short driving distance to weekend getaways to Lake Tahoe or San Francisco.

Vision:

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission:

To facilitate the successful…